Are you smarter than a 5th grader? You might be if The Education Fund gave grants to your teachers for creative learning projects while you were in school. The Miami Lakes non-profit, which promotes excellence in Miami-Dade Public Schools, is hosting an hour-long, virtual fundraiser that pits kids against adults on Wednesday, May 26th from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. The event is presented by Ocean Bank. If you’re active in South...

Shop Local is more than a slogan in Miami Lakes. It’s a way of life. There are six shopping centers and the Main Street commercial district in town, filled with many family-owned businesses that residents support. A segment of that business community – some owners of the town’s more than 65 restaurants – want customers to come directly to them rather than relying on cellphone apps to place orders and request...

Cypress Village Shopping Center Beverly Hills Café 7312 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-8201. Indoor/ outdoor dining, take-out, delivery, UberEats. Cruzeiro Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-363-5247, Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out. Diced 7425 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-961-1032 Indoor dining, take-out, UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash 305-961-1032 Dr. Limon 7341 Miami Lakes Drive,...

Spring has sprung and Miami Lakers are eager to pamper themselves after the more than year-long challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. And they’re in the right place to get their style on: There are more than 70 spas, hair salons, barber shops, nail parlors and other services that cater to well-being in town which are ready to serve them. But you better hustle to make your appointments. Owners of personal care businesses say they...

The 3 Fidgeteers used a catchy slogan to tout the Globbles, Mochi and Wacky Tracks toys they were selling at the Miami Lakes Farmers Market. “Keep your kids busy for hours,” said Emma Hernandez, 9. “They’ll leave you alone!” Emma, her sister Ava Hernandez, 10, and their partner Alexa Ildefonso, 10, shared one of the 30 booths that lined New Barn Road on April 24th with Lourdes Leyva-Hernandez, who was...